Meaning & Definition of Gentleness in English
English⟶
Gentleness
/ʤɛntəlnəs/
noun
1. The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
synonym:
- gradualness,
- gentleness
2. Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
- "His fingers have learned gentleness"
- "Suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"
- "Even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
synonym:
- gentleness,
- softness,
- mildness